Foundation Degree (FdA) Art and Design
Course
In Rhos-On-Sea
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Rhos-on-sea (Wales)
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Start date
Different dates available
Do you want a career within the broad disciplines of fine art, applied art and design? Are you an aspiring artist or designer, looking to develop your creative practice? Whether you are focused on your career or on your passion, this Foundation Degree gives you the ideal opportunity to develop your artistic knowledge, confidence and creativity. You will gain a valuable Higher Education qualification, and will have the option of progressing onto Level 6 to complete an Honours degree. Additional information More detailed information on Modules is to be found in the ‘Additional Campus/Course Information’ section. Visit the Financial Support and Finance page for more information. More detailed information on other costs associated with your course and work placements/work experience (if applicable) will be outlined in the programme validation document and explained to you at your interview. September Academic requirements: Language requirements: All places are subject to satisfactory interview. The course is delivered through a blend of the following: You will work in purpose-built facilities, supervised by highly qualified tutors, many of whom are practitioners. Throughout the course, your Personal Tutor will review your progress, help plan future assignment choices and discuss your portfolio development. Assessment is 100% coursework, including practical portfolio work and written assignments. You will also have the opportunity to exhibit your work to the public at the end of the course as part of the assessment process. All modules are assessed during their delivery, with Personal Tutors and other staff providing regular feedback. For the studio modules, you will present your finished work to the appropriate staff. After the assessment of each module, staff will meet to discuss your progress and implement any support you require. Normally there will also be a group critique at the end of each assignment . The course enables you to engage in the assessment...
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About this course
We welcome applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete the programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating equivalent knowledge and aptitude. Relevant experience may also be taken into consideration
All candidates will be interviewed and asked to display a portfolio of work. Overseas applicants will be able to submit an electronic portfolio
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Subjects
- Staff
- English
- Design
- Art design
- Art
- University
- Public
- Industry
- Skills and Training
Course programme
Delivery:
The course is delivered through a blend of the following:
- Seminars
- Critiques
- Tutorials
- Visiting speakers and lecturers
You will work in purpose-built facilities, supervised by highly qualified tutors, many of whom are practitioners. Throughout the course, your Personal Tutor will review your progress, help plan future assignment choices and discuss your portfolio development.
Assessment:
Assessment is 100% coursework, including practical portfolio work and written assignments. You will also have the opportunity to exhibit your work to the public at the end of the course as part of the assessment process.
All modules are assessed during their delivery, with Personal Tutors and other staff providing regular feedback. For the studio modules, you will present your finished work to the appropriate staff. After the assessment of each module, staff will meet to discuss your progress and implement any support you require. Normally there will also be a group critique at the end of each assignment.
The course enables you to engage in the assessment process by providing evidence of what you have learned, and by tracking, recording and measuring your own development. Your self-assessment is accumulated in a personal file and helps to demonstrate your achievements. You will also build up an assessment profile based upon studio work, workshop tasks, reports, group tasks and presentations.
 
Foundation Degree (FdA) Art and Design